African women in rice science: A bright spot of hope

Her name means “hope” and she is certainly living up
to her name. Ms Espérance Zossou is a young PhD scholar from Benin at the
Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice), who is the recipient of several science
awards, including that of the “Most Promising Young Scientist,” which she
received at the Africa Rice Congress in 2010. Her goal is to advance in her
field of research and place her knowledge at